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November 28 2011

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A photograph of a pada-puja ritual in an indoor hall. A man in a deep red turban with gold trim and a cream-white ceremonial garland, wearing a red shawl over a blue garment, stands at the center holding a folded white paper. Two shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with gold borders and orange cloth assist, one tending a red-lacquered tray of flowers, fruit and offerings. Around them, devotees in white shirts, a red shirt and an orange cloth stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others look on.2011-12-14Indoor ritual scene at a temple-style hall where devotees stand in a line with palms pressed together in anjali. A young man in a red-and-white turban with a red kurta and ornate gold-beaded necklace hands a folded paper to a devotee; a man in an orange saffron robe and a bald-headed priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stand in the foreground. Attendees in white shirts and white dhotis line up beside them, and a red tray with sweets and offerings is held near the frame. Scenes like this relate to pada puja, where devotees offer respect to the feet of an honoured figure.2011-12-31Devotees stand in a hall with palms pressed together in namaskar while a man in a deep red ceremonial turban and red robe with gold necklaces receives a paper from an elderly man in a white shirt and striped shawl. Behind them, bare-chested priests in white dhotis stand at a table with a tray and open book, and a banner partly reads Bhagavad. Several devotees wear white shirts, a bald-headed priest holds a tray, and the setting is an indoor event space with a white screen. The man in red is the one a devotee is handing a paper to; appearance is not sufficient to identify him as a person.2011-11-28December 29 20112011-12-29Photograph inside an indoor hall where a line of devotees in white clothes stands behind a metal rail with palms pressed together in prayer. At the right, a man in an orange-red garment with a tall red turban, layered beaded necklaces and a green-and-gold cloth is taking part in the ritual and holds a silver tray or plate. A younger attendant in white dhoti with gold borders stands beside him, and a cameraman films from the left. Behind them is a decorated shrine with garlands and colourful yellow, green and orange decorations.2011-12-16A photo of a blessing ceremony in an indoor hall. A bald man in an orange saffron robe with a crimson-and-gold turban-like head wrap stands at center, his bare right arm extended and his palm placed on the forehead of an older white-haired man in a white shirt with a multicoloured striped shawl, who bows with hands folded. Behind them a red-and-gold headdress-wearing man in a magenta robe and ornate gold beaded necklace watches. On the left, several men stand with palms pressed together in namaste. A red tray in the foreground holds sticks, a red fruit, and mala beads. A partially visible man in white with a gold necklace stands at right. a person is not supported by the cues shown here, so the central robed figure is described by role only.2011-11-28November 20 20112011-11-20A photograph of an indoor event hall with white ceiling lights and a red-and-orange backdrop displaying partial banner text. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a bald head and a red turban stands holding a white box, handing an item to a devotee in an orange-trimmed garment. On the left, a row of men and women stand in a line with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, wearing checked shirts, white shirts and pink clothing. Cameras are visible in the background. a person identity is not established from appearance cues alone, so the figure is described by role as a priest or sannyasi distributing a box to devotees during a darshan-style line.2011-10-03October 11 20112011-10-11April 04 20122012-04-04November 14 20112011-11-14December 04 20112011-12-04